Explore the Family Name Deitch
The meaning of Deitch
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Deutsch. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avram, Hyman, Meyer, Ronit, Yakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deitch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deitch saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 18354 to 18877, representing a change of -2.85%. However, the count or frequency of the surname increased by 4.02% during this decade, going from 1392 to 1448. Despite the increase in the number of individuals with the surname, its proportion among all surnames decreased slightly, from 0.52 per 100k in 2000 to 0.49 per 100k in 2010, which indicates a -5.77% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,354 | #18,877 | -2.85% |
| Count | 1,392 | 1,448 | 4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.49 | -5.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deitch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Deitch surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this portion decreased from 95.69% to 92.33%. On the other hand, there were notable increases in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010, and Hispanic, climbing from 2.16% to 3.59%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as being of two or more ethnicities also grew significantly, from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.00% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 92.33% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.59% | 66.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 2% | 73.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 1.17% | 25.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |